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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,170, 59,572.92 and 24,050.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,170, 59,572.92 and 24,050.76 is: 33,189.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,170 : 59,572.92 = 24,050.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,170/59,572.92 = 24,050.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,170x = 59,572.92 × 24,050.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,170x = 1,432,774,001.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,774,001.42/43,170
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,189.11

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